UNSEEN archive photographs of Blackpool Tower being built have been unearthed to mark its 125th birthday. From the laying of its foundations in 1891, to the big opening on May 14, 1894, these rare … ...

Firefighters were called to Blackpool Tower, a historic landmark on the northwest coast of England, only to discover that the reported “blaze” was in fact orange netting blowing in strong winds.

The Blackpool Tower Circus opened its doors in 1894. Credit: ITV News. The Blackpool Tower Circus opened its doors in 1894 and has not missed a season since, not even during the two World Wars.

Blackpool Tower is to be taken over by the local council's own tourism company. The attraction, which has been managed by Merlin Entertainments for 15 years, is set to be handed over to the ...

The tower, completed in 1894, in the seaside resort town in northwest England, was at the time the tallest manmade structure in the British Empire. The flames turn out to be bright orange netting.

In 1890, businessman and Mayor of Blackpool, Sir John Bickerstaffe came up with the idea of building Blackpool's very own Eiffel Tower. After four years, five million bricks and more than 2,000 ...

Firefighters were called to Blackpool Tower, a historic landmark on the northwest coast of England, only to discover that the reported “blaze” was in fact orange netting blowing in strong winds.